Bienvenu chez le Jacobs Center!

On 28 August 2026, Denis Ribeaud presented the main findings of the first volume of the study “Masculinity in Flux” in Geneva. The colloquium, organised by the Fondation genevoise pour l'animation socioculturelle (FASe) and the cantonal Bureau de promotion de l'égalité et de prévention des violences (BPEV), brought together 440 participants from practice, public administration and research.

Miriam Löffler successfully defended her PhD thesis, Early Communicative Development in Children Born Preterm and Full-Term. We warmly congratulate Dr. Miriam Löffler on this remarkable accomplishment and are proud to celebrate her success!

A new study using z-proso data, led by Dr. Lukas Eggenberger, tracked substance use patterns in young adulthood, and how they relate to cognitive functioning and mental health. This study involved the Jacobs Center’s Risk and Resilience research area (PI: Prof. Lilly Shanahan), UZH Psychiatry’s Experimental Pharmacopsychology and Psychological Addiction Research group (PI: Prof. Boris Quednow), and the UZH Center for Forensic Hair Analytics.

What really works when dealing with challenging behavior in everyday school life? In this panel discussion on October 19, 2026, experts from research and practice will share the latest findings, experiences, and effective approaches for supporting children with diverse needs. The panel will take place online and is open to the public and free of charge. Register now. (in German)

Congratulations are in order for Mirjam Habegger who has successfully defended her PhD thesis, “Childhood and Adolescence as Sensitive Periods of Brain Development: The Role of Early Social Influences and Implications for Mental Health.” This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication and hard work. We wish her all the best for the next chapter of her career.